The two types of surgery
There are two common types of hair transplant surgery available on the market: “FUT” and “FUE”. There are other types, involving stem cells and other things, but they are more experimental.
FUT stands for follicular unit transplantation and is otherwise known as “strip surgery”. This involves removing a piece of skin, dividing it under a microscope into individual groupings of follicular units and then those are transplanted into the recipient area.
FUE stands for follicular unit excision. It used to stand for extraction, except excision sounds more like the sort of thing only a doctor should do and so it was changed. Rather than a strip, FUE involves individual follicular extraction in which follicles are removed within a small circular punch that is less than a millimetre in diameter. FUE is newer, but both types have merit and both should be considered.
Consultation
Male pattern hair loss often seems to be due to a combination of genetics and circulating androgens, particularly DHT. But baldness can have all kinds of causes. For that reason, a good diagnosis in advance is very important when choosing a hair transplant.
In a free consultation our medical doctors will make an extensive assessment of your personal situation. Together we will discuss both your health status and wishes. Based on this medical diagnosis we will offer you a detailed treatment plan.
The Natural Look
The gold standard for men’s hair transplants is Hair Stem Cell Transplantation (HST). Of all the options for hair transplants the ophisticated HST method gives the best, most natural result. The harvested grafts are very small, ensuring dense hair implant and natural result that lasts a lifetime.
HST uses the power of nature by drawing on the capacity for regeneration of human stem cells. What is unique about this innovative technique is that only a small part of the hair follicle, instead of the entire follicle, is harvested from the donor area.
One follicle, multiple hairs
This is a small miracle: this regenerative capacity can result in multiple hairs from one single graft (hair follicle). The new grafts are placed closely together, which creates high hair density and a beautiful, natural-looking hairline.
Extra boost
A special, patented preservation solution stimulates growth and increases the viability of the grafts by giving them an extra boost. This integrated approach is the basis of our sophisticated hair transplantation method which promotes the growth of hair in the receptor area and donor area. HST hardly leaves bald spots or scars on the back of the head. This way, any follow-up transplants remain possible.
A Natural Hairline
Reconstructing a natural hairline is key. A common mistake is creating a hairline that looks unnatural or too sharp and does not suit the face. The result is successful when, without knowing the previous hair situation, you do not see that someone has had a HST hair transplant.
